601 Chartiers Ave
McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania 15136
Phone: 412-458-4066
Email: chris@hawthornedrumshop.com
Web: hawthornedrumshop.com ↗
Web Presence Score: 94 Top Ten Score
Showroom: Public
Capacity Score: 93 Top Ten Score
Owner: Chris Hawthorne

Hawthorne Drum Shop is a drum specialty store in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania. It's one of three drum shops in the Pittsburgh area and one of nine in the state. They have online stores on Reverb and eBay. Chris Hawthorne is the store owner.

Apparel, bongos, cymbals, drum heads, drum kits, gongs, parts, pre-owned gear, vintage gear, events, lessons, online shopping, rentals, and repairs

Anatolian, Black Swamp, Bosphorus, Craviotto, Cymbal Craftsman, Dream, Drum Workshop, Funch, Gretsch, Istanbul Agop, Istanbul Mehmet, Latin Percussion, Ludwig, Mapex, Meinl, Paiste, Pearl, Premier, Remo, Rogers, Royal, Sabian, Slingerland, Tama, Turkish, UFIP, Yamaha, and Zildjian

Demographics
City: McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania Population: 5.8K Est. drum set purchases/yr: 5 *
Metro Stat. Area: Pittsburgh, PA Population: 2.4M Est. drum set purchases/yr: 800 **

*	Estimated purchases of new drum sets by residents of McKees Rocks from any retailer
**	Estimated purchases of new drum sets by residents of the Pittsburgh area from any retailer

Competitive Profile
Hawthorne Drum Shop demonstrates a robust competitive position through its comprehensive product offering, diverse service portfolio, and expansive e-commerce presence. The shop's operational model establishes a major competitive strength in market reach and customer engagement within the drum retail sector. Key Advantages Extensive selection of new, used, and vintage gear from a wide array of established and boutique brands. The shop carries a comprehensive inventory including drum kits, snare drums, cymbals, and accessories, featuring over 20 brands such as Craviotto, Gretsch, Ludwig, Paiste, Sabian, and Zildjian. This broad offering caters to a diverse customer base, from beginners to professional musicians and collectors. Integrated physical showroom with robust online sales platforms. Hawthorne Drum Shop operates a public showroom, facilitating direct customer interaction and impulse purchases. This is complemented by active e-commerce channels on Reverb.com and eBay.com, significantly extending its market presence beyond the local Pittsburgh area to a national and international customer base. A wide range of services that enhance customer engagement and provide additional revenue streams. The shop offers drum lessons, instrument rentals, and repair services, which build customer loyalty and provide recurring income. Additionally, hosting events fosters community engagement and attracts new clientele, positioning the shop as a central hub for drummers.
Web Presence Breakdown Transactional Presence & Quality: 32 Social Media & Video Footprint: 34 Core Landing Page Usability: 14 Community & Service Integration: 14
Nearest drum shops: Drum Factory Direct Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (6 mi) Mark's Drum Shop Charleroi, Pennsylvania (24 mi) Stebal Drums Willowick, Ohio (109 mi) Columbus Percussion Columbus, Ohio (158 mi) Heritage Drums Jackson, Ohio (169 mi)
Nearest large competitors: Guitar Center Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (5 mi) Guitar Center Monroeville, Pennsylvania (15 mi) Music Go Round Monroeville, Pennsylvania (15 mi) Guitar Center Boardman, Ohio (50 mi) Music & Arts Canfield, Ohio (52 mi)